tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70755255289338339952018-03-06T01:48:53.689-08:00Sony Alpha NEX Cameras and E Mount LensesNews and Information about Sony a7, a6000, NEX cameras, E-mount lenses, and adapted manual focus lenses. Email us to <a href="mailto:ken.vs.ryu+san@gmail.com">submit Sony Alpha NEX news or info</a>. ken vsryuhttps://plus.google.com/103858088016122948137noreply@blogger.comBlogger579125blogspot/GzIMxhttps://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7075525528933833995.post-30144816545915175762017-12-06T15:11:00.000-08:002017-12-06T15:11:08.728-08:00Shoot Time Lapse Videos with the Sony a7r IIISlow and Quick Video Mode Options for Timelapse
Shoot Timelapse Videos with Sony Alpha Cameras using Slow and Quick (S&amp;Q) Motion Video Mode
Christopher Burress shows us how to take a time lapse video with his Sony a6500. He uses S&amp;Q Mode which is found in the Video Settings. This is identical to the method we need to use on the new a7r iii. The cameras then combine all the files shot at <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/GzIMx/~4/MZcYrS3cfcY" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>ken vsryuhttps://plus.google.com/103858088016122948137noreply@blogger.com0https://sonyalphanex.blogspot.com/2017/12/shoot-time-lapse-videos-with-sony-a7r-iii.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7075525528933833995.post-38043160517504867632017-12-04T15:33:00.000-08:002017-12-04T15:33:05.900-08:00a7r III EyeAF Comparison Metabones vs Sigma MC-11 EyeAF Comparison Metabones vs Sigma MC-11 Canon to E-mount Autofocus Adapter
Here's a video by Luis Gabriel Photography showing the EyeAF difference between the Metabones Canon EF/EF-S Lens to Sony E Mount T Smart Adapter vs the Sigma Mount Converter MC-11. The camera used is the newest a7r iii camera controlling a Sigma 135mm f/1.8 Art lens. The video shows how viable it is using Canon EF <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/GzIMx/~4/4cvABNITHBE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>ken vsryuhttps://plus.google.com/103858088016122948137noreply@blogger.com0https://sonyalphanex.blogspot.com/2017/12/a7r-iii-eyeaf-comparison-metabones-vs-sigma-mc11.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7075525528933833995.post-37475496743130678972017-11-25T05:50:00.000-08:002017-12-03T17:34:47.885-08:00How to Open a7r III Raw Files with Lightroom
As of now Lightroom and Adobe Camera Raw does not officially support the new Sony a7r III raw files. Here is a workaround / hack to let us work with the new files before Adobe updates their software. We will need to change the exif information using exiftool, which can be downloaded here - https://www.sno.phy.queensu.ca/~phil/exiftool/
Here is the key information Lightroom and Adobe Camera <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/GzIMx/~4/g6CvkmGddS4" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>ken vsryuhttps://plus.google.com/103858088016122948137noreply@blogger.com0https://sonyalphanex.blogspot.com/2017/11/how-to-open-a7r-iii-raw-files-with-lightroom.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7075525528933833995.post-50508260752957963992017-11-23T13:08:00.003-08:002017-11-23T13:08:44.194-08:00Zeiss Batis and Loxia Deals for Black FridayIt looks like Zeiss is in the Thanksgiving mood. Here are the lowest prices ever for their E-mount lenses, Batis (autofocus) and Loxia (manual focus) lines.
Save $300 off on the Batis 135mm f/2.8 Sonnar
Save $180 off on the Batis 85mm f/1.8 Sonnar
Save $195 off on the Batis 25mm f/2.0 Distagon
Save $225 off on the Batis 18mm f/2.8 Distagon
Save $210 off on the Loxia 85mm f/2.4 Sonnar
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/GzIMx/~4/gTP8DeRbagg" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>ken vsryuhttps://plus.google.com/103858088016122948137noreply@blogger.com0https://sonyalphanex.blogspot.com/2017/11/zeiss-batis-and-loxia-deals-for-black-friday.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7075525528933833995.post-56000888324833787222017-11-23T05:04:00.001-08:002017-11-23T05:04:39.369-08:00Buy a Google Home Mini and Earn $6Unfortunately we do not see any major deals for Sony's for Black Friday, so here's a consolation deal. Get a Google Home Mini for $29, use a $10 coupon, and receive $25 back - earning us $6.
Be a new Google Express user.
Get a $10 coupon via this referral link https://express.google.com/invite/HK78GX24C. We also get a coupon.
Buy Google Home Mini via Walmart for $29.
Your total will be $19<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/GzIMx/~4/jJUSbJzEEuc" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>ken vsryuhttps://plus.google.com/103858088016122948137noreply@blogger.com0https://sonyalphanex.blogspot.com/2017/11/buy-google-home-mini-and-earn-6.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7075525528933833995.post-89498030630041449242017-11-17T15:30:00.000-08:002017-11-17T15:30:05.115-08:00Rokinon 35mm 1.4 vs Sony 35mm 1.4 Autofocus TestRokinon 35mm 1.4 vs Zeiss 35mm 1.4 Autofocus Test by David Vogt
Here is a quick video comparison of the autofocus systems of lenses at different price points. The Rokinon AF 35mm FE does a great job against the Sony 35mm Distagon while costing much less.
Rokinon AF 35mm f/1.4 FE
Sony SEL35F14Z Distagon FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA
The major difference comes when the light goes down.
Here are the<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/GzIMx/~4/2L6UENRrimE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>ken vsryuhttps://plus.google.com/103858088016122948137noreply@blogger.com0https://sonyalphanex.blogspot.com/2017/11/rokinon-35mm-sony-zeiss-35mm-autofocus-test.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7075525528933833995.post-65948588667506015522017-11-16T15:30:00.000-08:002017-11-16T15:30:03.163-08:00Download Sony a7rIII Manual Preliminary
This is the manual for the new Sony a7r III / mark 3 46mp full frame camera with touch screen. We think this is a preliminary copy since it does not match the menu of the cameras we played with at Photo Plus Expo. We still think it's enough to feed those waiting for their a7r III pre-orders.
Download the a7r iii manual via Dropbox.
So what comes in the box if you bought a body only a7r III?
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/GzIMx/~4/Y-_2--IU8LE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>ken vsryuhttps://plus.google.com/103858088016122948137noreply@blogger.com0https://sonyalphanex.blogspot.com/2017/11/download-sony-a7riii-manual-preliminary.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7075525528933833995.post-81539503766143992982017-11-01T14:55:00.000-07:002017-11-01T14:55:14.868-07:00Sony a7r III Pixel Shift Multi Shooting Mode ImpressionsSony a7r III in Pixel Shift Mode
We had a chance to fondle the new Sony a7r mark III with the new pixel shift multi shooting mode. Pixel shift moves the sensor one pixel at a time to capture four frames. The four frames consist of the same image with a full red channel, two green channels, and one blue channel. The images must then be processed and combined in your pc via Sony Imaging Edge <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/GzIMx/~4/4kDGkncShq8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>ken vsryuhttps://plus.google.com/103858088016122948137noreply@blogger.com0https://sonyalphanex.blogspot.com/2017/11/sony-a7r-iii-pixel-shift-multi-shooting.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7075525528933833995.post-82808473964601489862017-10-19T15:11:00.000-07:002017-10-19T15:11:03.878-07:00Leica Thambar-M 90 on Sony A7 CamerasLeica Thambar-M 90mm on Sony A7 by Kazuhiro ITOH
Leica reintroduced their Thambar 90 f/2.2 lens this week. The look it produces is very distinctive, dreamlike image. Posted here is a gallery of Leica Thambar 90 images taken with the Sony A7 cameras via lens adapter. The 1935 designed Leica Thambar-M 90 can also be used in autofocus mode using the Techart Pro LM-EA7 adapter with the newest <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/GzIMx/~4/lat0br-Gf4o" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>ken vsryuhttps://plus.google.com/103858088016122948137noreply@blogger.com0https://sonyalphanex.blogspot.com/2017/10/leica-thambar-m-90-on-sony-a7-cameras.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7075525528933833995.post-34282770050118623042017-10-16T15:11:00.000-07:002017-10-16T15:11:10.135-07:00Kamlan 50mm f/1.1 E-mount Review by KaiSainSonic Kamlan 50mm f/1.1 Review by Kai Wong
Here is Kai's review of the SainSonic Kamlan 50mm f/1.1 lens for Sony E-mount, a bokeh beast as Kai calls it. The lens covers your aps-c sensor found on the Sony a6500. Below you can see the image it creates on a full frame sensor. The aperture is clickless which is good for videography. We would keep it at f/1.1 so the lack of clicks wouldn't <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/GzIMx/~4/2yihoqc5Nu0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>ken vsryuhttps://plus.google.com/103858088016122948137noreply@blogger.com0https://sonyalphanex.blogspot.com/2017/10/kamlan-50mm-f11-e-mount-review-by-kai.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7075525528933833995.post-48391356638258774852017-10-15T08:03:00.000-07:002017-10-16T04:00:43.979-07:00Save 20% Off Amazon with American Express
How to get this deal.
Go to the link above or here and activate the deal by using the button. You will need to login to Amazon to get there.
Search for items sold by amazon.com by searching for an item then clicking on the category on the left column. Then scroll down and select Amazon.com as the seller. Or use this link Lenses for Sony Cameras
Click on an item and add to cart. $50 is the <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/GzIMx/~4/J57OpKwP3NA" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>ken vsryuhttps://plus.google.com/103858088016122948137noreply@blogger.com0https://sonyalphanex.blogspot.com/2017/10/save-20-off-amazon-with-american-express.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7075525528933833995.post-49145517044128261042017-10-10T06:41:00.000-07:002017-10-10T06:41:07.409-07:00Free DxO Optics Pro Raw Developer
DxO and Practical Photography teamed up to give us free copies of DxO Optics Pro 11 Essential Edition. They request an email address where the download link, Windows and Mac, will be sent along with the activation code.
Head over to http://dxo.com/us/practicalphotography to download your free copy of this excellent raw developer. It works great with Sony files.
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/GzIMx/~4/TGtzGKpfNw0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>ken vsryuhttps://plus.google.com/103858088016122948137noreply@blogger.com0https://sonyalphanex.blogspot.com/2017/10/free-dxo-optics-pro-raw-developer.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7075525528933833995.post-70332324782958291272017-05-25T16:15:00.000-07:002017-05-25T16:26:54.133-07:00Download Sony Alpha a9 Instruction Manual Sony Alpha a9 Instruction Manual PDF Dropbox download link.
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/GzIMx/~4/FzBRlGnlZxo" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>ken vsryuhttps://plus.google.com/103858088016122948137noreply@blogger.com0https://sonyalphanex.blogspot.com/2017/05/download-sony-alpha-a9-instruction.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7075525528933833995.post-40817516898233501202017-05-17T15:30:00.000-07:002017-05-22T01:44:59.473-07:00Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 Lens AnnouncedFE 12-24mm @12mm/F11 ISO:100 SS:1/30 s.
SEL1224G
Here is the perfect travel lens for those narrow ancient streets, vast landscapes, beautiful interiors, and anywhere close quarter shooting is required. The Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G lens is an ultra-wide zoom lens that weighs over a little a pound - half the weight of the Sigma and Canon equivalents.
The official word from Sony:
New FE 12-24mm F4<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/GzIMx/~4/2-LwDHIQLLE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>ken vsryuhttps://plus.google.com/103858088016122948137noreply@blogger.com0https://sonyalphanex.blogspot.com/2017/05/sony-fe-12-24mm-f4-lens-announced.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7075525528933833995.post-63812796283035482422017-05-15T16:50:00.001-07:002017-05-15T16:50:26.960-07:00Sony Alpha a9 Eye AF TestEye AF (autofocus) Test with the Sony a9
Let's see how the new Sony a9 handles Eye AF.
Here is good video on the use of Eye AF.
Eye AF Basics from Adorama
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/GzIMx/~4/d924QHFBzHI" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>ken vsryuhttps://plus.google.com/103858088016122948137noreply@blogger.com0https://sonyalphanex.blogspot.com/2017/05/sony-alpha-a9-eye-af-test.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7075525528933833995.post-64790461904865293782017-05-08T15:30:00.000-07:002017-05-09T23:08:17.144-07:00Must Have Sony Alpha a9 Accessories.Sony Alpha a9 (ILCE-9) Body Only
The Sony Alpha a9 (ilce-9) is sold body only. Here is what's listed as what will come in the box with the a9:
Power cord
Rechargeable Battery NP-FZ100
Battery Charger BC-QZ1
Cable Protector
AC Adapter
Shoulder strap
Body cap
Shoe cap
Eyepiece cup
Micro USB cable
Instruction Manual
Here are some items that every kit should have.
Two <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/GzIMx/~4/xWIZ19HaSlE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>ken vsryuhttps://plus.google.com/103858088016122948137noreply@blogger.com0https://sonyalphanex.blogspot.com/2017/05/must-have-sony-alpha-a9-accessories.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7075525528933833995.post-88294980354025803542017-05-07T04:06:00.000-07:002017-05-07T04:06:57.355-07:00Milky Way Timelapse with the a7s IIDark Skies at Assateague Island National Seashore by Aryeh N.
Camera: Sony A7s II
Lens: Tamron 15-30mm f2.8 lens
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/GzIMx/~4/9Ly5szB9GQo" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>ken vsryuhttps://plus.google.com/103858088016122948137noreply@blogger.com0https://sonyalphanex.blogspot.com/2017/05/milky-way-timelapse-with-a7s-ii.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7075525528933833995.post-44855670909866705672017-05-05T09:02:00.000-07:002017-05-05T09:02:03.038-07:00Sony Alpha a9 Q&A with Cameta CameraSony Alpha a9 Question and Answer Session with Cameta Camera
Let's learn more about the new Sony a9 and the sony system.
Highlights:
The Sony E-mount has more introduced more lenses in three years than all manufacturers combined.
The Sony a9 is more weather sealed than the a7r ii and a7s ii.
Sony a9
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/GzIMx/~4/HEE0Ze_OWyw" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>ken vsryuhttps://plus.google.com/103858088016122948137noreply@blogger.com0https://sonyalphanex.blogspot.com/2017/05/sony-alpha-a9-q-with-cameta-camera.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7075525528933833995.post-73692761310763180192017-04-26T16:19:00.000-07:002017-04-26T16:19:55.235-07:00No water droplets.
I was trying to get some nice spherical water droplets but to no avail.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/GzIMx/~4/Aiar52_ISaI" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>ken vsryuhttps://plus.google.com/103858088016122948137noreply@blogger.com0https://sonyalphanex.blogspot.com/2017/04/no-water-droplets.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7075525528933833995.post-11284046653423193742017-04-21T15:30:00.000-07:002017-04-21T15:30:11.326-07:00Viewfinder Blackout Sony A9 vs Canon 1Dx vs Nikon D5Let's see how the Sony A9's blackout-free viewfinder at 20 frames per sec. (fps) fares against the Nikon D5 at 12 fps and the Canon 1Dx II at 14 fps.
Nikon D5 at 12 fpsCanon EOS-1D X Mark II at 14 fpsSony Alpha a9 at 20 fps
And the videos.
Nikon D5 at 12 fps
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II at 14 fps
Sony Alpha a9 at 20 fps
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<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/GzIMx/~4/qJ7NibGNZ_g" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>ken vsryuhttps://plus.google.com/103858088016122948137noreply@blogger.com0https://sonyalphanex.blogspot.com/2017/04/viewfinder-blackout-sony-a9-vs-canon-1dx-vs-nikon-d5.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7075525528933833995.post-56188307765764731192017-04-19T15:16:00.000-07:002017-04-21T11:30:34.589-07:00What is Sony A9 Blackout-free shooting?
Sony A9 at 20 fps Blackout-free Shooting
From Sony:
Blackout-free shooting
Thanks to the non-mechanical electronic shutter system, you can observe the reality of what you’re shooting through the electronic viewfinder even during continuous shooting, without blackout interruption that typically occurs among optical viewfinders due to up-and-down mirror motion. Enhanced speed of the image sensor <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/GzIMx/~4/vbGmBNhHLNU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>ken vsryuhttps://plus.google.com/103858088016122948137noreply@blogger.com0https://sonyalphanex.blogspot.com/2017/04/what-is-sony-a9-blackout-free-shooting.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7075525528933833995.post-60158917074474074692017-04-19T12:27:00.000-07:002017-04-21T11:29:28.571-07:00Differences Between Sony A9 and A7 IINew Sony A9 ILCE-9 Camera
This is the new flagship camera from Sony dubbed the A9, model designation ILCE-9. It boasts 20 fps shooting with 693 focus points and a blackout-free 3.69 mp electronic viewfinder. The camera is capable of shooting 4K (2160p) movies. The A9 has dual memory card slots and a new battery.
Let's see how it compares to the previous 24 mp A7 II camera.
CombatantsSony <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/GzIMx/~4/5TURWCXq2_I" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>ken vsryuhttps://plus.google.com/103858088016122948137noreply@blogger.com0https://sonyalphanex.blogspot.com/2017/04/differences-between-sony-a9-and-a7-ii.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7075525528933833995.post-17222785877112152712017-04-18T15:30:00.000-07:002017-04-18T15:35:07.537-07:00Use Medium Format Lenses with Sony A7 Cameras
Sony A7 ii with a Mamiya 645 80mm f/1.9 lens via Kipon Baveyes Focal Reducer.
Here is a review of the Kipon Baveyes medium format lens focal reducer adapter for Sony A7 cameras. This adapter has a lens element that concentrates the medium format image circle down to the size of a 24x36mm sensor of the Sony A7 cameras with a 0.7x factor. The 80mm lens above has an equivalent focal length of <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/GzIMx/~4/rxLoKHUoifY" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>ken vsryuhttps://plus.google.com/103858088016122948137noreply@blogger.com0https://sonyalphanex.blogspot.com/2017/04/use-medium-format-lenses-with-sony-a7.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7075525528933833995.post-82746145284068255862017-02-15T15:30:00.000-08:002017-02-15T15:30:19.593-08:00Focus Stack Test with the Leica 60mm Elmarit-R8 Images Blended Together.
Here is the Lysudamuloa Red Jewel in full bloom. We wanted to try out focus stacking with the Leica 60mm Macro Elmarit-R. The aperture was set at f/5.6 which we assumed was optimal. The image above at 45˚ was a stack of 8 shots aligned and blended together with Photoshop.
The Anther Cap of the Lysudamuloa Red Jewel
The image above is a crop of the 90˚ stack which <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/GzIMx/~4/unI2Zwibz8I" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>ken vsryuhttps://plus.google.com/103858088016122948137noreply@blogger.com0https://sonyalphanex.blogspot.com/2017/02/focus-stack-test-leica-60mm-elmarit.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7075525528933833995.post-9163198695049449252017-01-23T22:06:00.000-08:002017-01-23T22:29:29.996-08:00Save $1000 on the a7r II with Trade-In BonusSony a7r II with $200 Gift Card
Here's our chance to save $1000+ on the Sony a7r II. Here's the math.
Sony a7r II = $3198
Instant Rebate = -$300
Gift Card = -$200
Trade in Bonus = -$480
Trade in Value = -$?.??
Grand Total = $2,218 - TIV
The a7r II's MSRP is $3,198. A trade in of an old interchangeable lens would surely get us to the $1000 savings mark. The trade-in bonus ends on April <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/GzIMx/~4/7uMpRtZM4Ew" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>ken vsryuhttps://plus.google.com/103858088016122948137noreply@blogger.com0https://sonyalphanex.blogspot.com/2017/01/save-1000-on-a7r-ii-with-trade-in-bonus.html